Let’s assume that the reaction, which in this case happens to be an elementary reaction, A → B + C occurs in an ideal isothermal batch reactor. The rate constant is k = 0.1 sec-1. Find the time required for CA to reach 0.5 x CA0 (i.e., half of its initial concentration).
Let’s assume that the reaction, which in this case happens to be an elementary reaction, A → B + C occurs in an ideal isothermal batch reactor. The rate constant is k = 0.1 sec-1. Find the time required for CA to reach 0.5 x CA0 (i.e., half of its initial concentration).
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Let’s assume that the reaction, which in this case happens to be an elementary reaction, A → B + C
occurs in an ideal isothermal batch reactor. The rate constant is k = 0.1 sec-1. Find the time required for
CA to reach 0.5 x CA0 (i.e., half of its initial concentration).
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Given reaction is-
A →B+ C
Rate constant, k=0.1 sec-1
Initial concentration = CA0
Final concentration, CA= 0.5CA0 ( half of initial concentration)
The rate law for reaction is-
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